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How many electrons and protons are produced during the photolysis of water?(a) 4 electrons and 3 protons(b) 1 electron and 2 protons(c) 3 electrons and protons(d) 4 electrons and 4 protonsThe question was asked in final exam.The above asked question is from Higher Plants Photosynthesis topic in portion Photosynthesis in Higher Plants of Biology – Class 11

Answer» CORRECT option is (d) 4 electrons and 4 protons

Explanation: Four electrons and four protons are produced at the END of the PHOTOLYSIS of water. Two MOLECULES of water GET converted into 4H^+ and 4e^– along with free oxygen. The ions used for this splitting is Mn^2+, Ca^2+, and Cl^–.


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